What were they thinkin' ??

dond · 04-03-2010, 10:26 AM

Attached are some pics of the sad fate of the USS Buchanan (DDG-14), which was used for target practice (not sure exactly what weapon/weapons caused the damage). Mount 51 (5", 54 Cal.) is visible in the pic of the Port Bow. The 5", 54's (rapid fire) replaced the 5", 38's of WW2 fame. Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of either!
Best Regards, Don

conehammer · 04-03-2010, 11:25 AM

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The U.S. Africa Command said the five pirates seized Thursday would remain in U.S. custody on board the frigate for now.

Make them walk the plank!

Arrrrrrr

Jerry

Conny · 04-03-2010, 01:40 PM

Remember gentlemen, everyone has a moment of stupidity every once in a while. These guys had all theirs at the same time.

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dond User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 34 Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Attached are some pics of the sad fate of the USS Buchanan (DDG-14), which was used for target practice (not sure exactly what weapon/weapons caused the damage). Mount 51 (5", 54 Cal.) is visible in the pic of the Port Bow. The 5", 54's (rapid fire) replaced the 5", 38's of WW2 fame. Wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of either! Best Regards, Don Attached Thumbnails

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Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Remember gentlemen, everyone has a moment of stupidity every once in a while. These guys had all theirs at the same time. __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker